Managing Editor The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Uncle Giuseppeâs in North Babylon took place on Jan. 8. Credit: Uncle Giuseppeâs
Uncle Giuseppeâs Marketplace, a specialty grocer on New Yorkâs Long Island, has opened its newest store, in North Babylon, New York. The Jan. 8 grand opening marked the arrival of the independent grocerâs seventh store on Long Island, and ninth overall. The supermarket operator is known for its high-quality, Italian-themed specialties and food offerings.
Built on the site of a former King Kullen, the 39,241-square-foot store is located within the Sunset Plaza shopping center. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the New York State on PAUSE executive order, a directive closing nonessential businesses statewide, construction was completed ahead of a slated March 2021 finish. As a result, the store held a soft opening in mid-Dec. 2020, enabling local residents to shop there duri